How many renters in Sandwich Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Sandwich Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.3% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±10.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sandwich Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Sandwich Township | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.9% (±6.9 points) | 11.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.0% (±9.2 points) | 10.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.8% (±7.9 points) | 10.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.1% (±9.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.0% (±2.8 points) | 10.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.3% (±13.7 points) | 46.3% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Sandwich Township against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Sandwich Township | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±14.0 points) | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.3% (±13.7 points) | 46.3% (±4.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±10.5 points) | 33.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,679 (±$19,263) | $35,877 (±$3,042) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,029 (±$108) | $1,049 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sandwich Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DeKalb County (57.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Sandwich Township ranks 11 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 742 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Sandwich Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Township | — | 50.3% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Sandwich | 2.0 mi | 50.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somonauk Township | 3.3 mi | 41.0% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little Rock Township | 3.8 mi | 44.9% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plano | 4.5 mi | 42.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somonauk | 4.5 mi | 45.7% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Holiday | 4.6 mi | 37.1% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Squaw Grove Township | 5.7 mi | 59.2% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northville Township | 6.1 mi | 52.1% (±33.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shabbona | 59.3% (±22.5 points) |
| 6 | Squaw Grove Township | 59.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 7 | Hinckley | 58.4% (±27.2 points) |
| 8 | Lee | 52.6% (±84.0 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township | 51.4% (±30.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sandwich | 50.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sandwich Township | 50.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 12 | Kingston | 47.3% (±28.2 points) |
| 13 | Somonauk | 45.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 14 | Shabbona Township | 43.4% (±21.9 points) |
| 15 | Somonauk Township | 41.0% (±18.0 points) |
| 16 | Genoa Township | 38.4% (±28.6 points) |
| 17 | Genoa | 37.7% (±27.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sandwich Township
Are renters in Sandwich Township rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in Sandwich Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Sandwich Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sandwich Township, IL spends 30.5% (±10.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandwich township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandwich township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandwich township, DeKalb County, Illinois
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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